Switching from gas to electric heat

[SOFA KING]

I currently have a keg still that I heat with gas. I have heard that electric is the way to go and much less hassle. I have done a bit of research on here but havent been able to come up with the best design. I have access to both 120v and 220v power so it really doesnt matter to me wich one I use. It seems as though the best way to go would be with 2 (1500 w)heating elements. Is that correct?? What is the general consensus on controllers? Im not a cheap skate but would still like to get the best bang for the buck as well as the easiest to use. I have a decent electronics and electrical background so building/assembling should be a problem. Any help will be much appreciated. Thank you. Oh yeah, I have a valved reflux still if that matters.

[rad14701]

If you have access to 240V you would be better off using a single element in the 4500W - 5500W range with a phase angle controller based on one of the many designs here in these forums... This would give you the greatest amount of power control and would be more cost effective...

[SOFA KING]

Great, thank you. Wich of the phase controller designs would you recommennd?

[sambedded]

Do you know your burner BTU? May be 3.0-3.5kW will do the same heat for your still as burner.

As Bout controller look here http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 4#p6966044

[SOFA KING]

Do you know your burner BTU? May be 3.0-3.5kW will do the same heat for your still as burner.

As Bout controller look here http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 4#p6966044

I do not know the btu. I got a 4500w heating element yesterday. Gonna check out the controler link now. Thank you.